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My Echidna Archie Lore Rewrite Part 1

OKAY SO, NOTES HERE. I’m basing this off of what Sonic Team originally intended for Knuckles Tribe to be like. Based off of the Maya Culture. Please note I did a lot of research on this and read and watched a lot of archeologists, historians, and read up to make sure I had accurate information. Please note we still don’t know everything on the Maya culture due to what the Spanish did to the Maya people.

With that out of the way, let’s begin!

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So, for starters, let’s get a basis first. While the Maya people were a hunting-and-gathering society, they still had cities and had dozens of people living within them. Not to mention, they didn’t have chiefs. They had kings and queens. So, with this, we’ll say that they used to have chiefs but eventually they shifted to having kings and queens, etc. so we’ll have that with them. They also had highlands and lowerlands, which will take place for the plot of the rewrite.

They were also very advanced. They had early revolutions in astronomy, mathematics, the usage of zero, and develop the first of many calendars. They were also the first of many people to use chocolate and rubber. They made paper from tree bark, they used limestone for construction, used obsidian rock for tools and weapons, and even salt!

The Maya were also very deeply religious. And yes, I know of the whole blood ritual and human sacrificing shit but to demean an entire culture of that, especially a non white one is very disgusting, and people have already done to the maya and paint very racist shit on them. we’re not gonna be doing that here because this is a kids’ comic ffs. It’ll have the same amount of darkness and depth Archie sonic had. 

The Maya King was also their king and spiritual leader. As many ancient cultures, the king was said to come from the gods and goddesses himself. They also worshipped their ancestors, and they didn’t have any burials for their dead. They would build their houses on top of their dead loves as their graves, and give offerings to them that way. Not to mention cities had patron gods and goddesses as well. So, the Knuckles Tribe’s patron god would very much be Chaos and Tikal would have had a city named after her, and the echidnas would have told her story and even worshipped her.

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Now that we have some historical things set up, we can now set up the new Echidna world. Because of Chief Pachacamac’s way of how he hurt others, the Knuckles Tribe wanted to make sure that never happened again. Pachacamac soon remarried and had a son by the name of Bonampuk and soon tried to rebuild the damage his father had done, and thus continued the rule of the Echidnas. Now, we get into some what modern day times. Here, we meet one of the main characters. Knuckles’ grandma, Princess Xultun. How I’d image her too look like is that she has braided hair, and very dark red fur. Y’all know the pattern on Pachacamac and the zig zag patterns on them? She would that, with a collar and it have been colors to it besides red. Greens, yellows, blues, etc.

Example: 

Also, yes she would markings on her, but like, they used black instead of white, so I can see that all over her shoulders, face, and some into her braids. For the looks, check out Maya and the Three they did a wonderful job on the outfits with the Maya people. I also think she’d wear light brown shoes. Guys, they had very decorative and very vast colors. Instead of whatever that crown thing Tikal had, I can see Xultan wearing a headdress for special events.

Xultan was the Princess of the Knuckles Tribe. She was a very happy, rebellious, fiery and passionate girl who just kind of wanted to do her own thing half of the time. She loved hunting, playing sports, reading poetry, and goofing around with her friends. Meanwhile she was tutored by assigned tutors and her mother and father, King Calakmul and Queen Uxmal. They were both loving kings and queens who cared for their country, people, and their daughter. Xultan tended to be a daddy’s girl was very excited to be the next ruler of their city/tribe. (Some inspo on what her parents would wear. From Maya and the Three.)

Calakmul was a down-to-earth, responsible, serious and loving father. Uxmal loved to unwind, sit back, and just have a chill time. She did take her duties seriously. With her father’s fur that was the color of fire, and his eyes like the green forest, with her mother the color of brown, of the ocean, and the eyes of golden. The Knuckles Tribe was in a golden age and at peace. Everything was fine, everything was great! But, oh... they don’t last long at all, do they?

The Knuckles Tribe had been battling a Legion for quite some time now. A very dark, and foreboding Legion. The Legion was an oppressive force. Everyone around in this time period knew of them. They called themselves The Dark Legion. They represented the dark history of the Echidnas. The echidnas who barely survived, who worked and withered away under the hot heat of the Sun, doing all of the work. Barely surviving by, while they had to through poverty, starvation, and even lethal air. While the middle class and upper class got all cozied up while the lesser people of the Kingdom had to suffer and wallow away.

But they wouldn’t allow themselves that, no. They wouldn’t wither away. The Legion was controlled by Itza. Itza who would then renounce his identity and then later be called by Dr. Finitevus. Itza is a figure who’s very controlling, manipulative, dark, and cold. And all the crazy his canon counterpart is. Itza, a long time ago, formed the Dark Legion after the events happening in his life. See, Itza came from a poor family. A poor family of farmers, and as a kid, he wanted to help in the science department of his kingdom. Due to the cruel ways they treated his family the elites stealing his family’s food and leaving them to die by the wayside was there.

This wasn’t until Itza landed a job in the upperland of the city of Tikal. He worked tirelessly on his job. See, he could harness magic and use it with science. He wanted to share it with the public, and used it for the greater good. Instead, it was robbed from him and the other more wealthy stole it from him. While standing for his invention, a fight ensues, and due to the fight between them, the combo of chaos and regular magic, sounded off a big explosion. Which was pinned on him. He had everything taken away from him. His parents, family, job, money, everything.

Which lead him to seethe about how society was being run. The poor get poorer while the rich got wealthier. This is why he started the Dark Legion he hated what that society stood for and wanted to burn it to the ground. He wanted a new Knuckles Tribe a fair and just one. Not a disgusting, corrupt one. It all started when the nobles, council men and women, and her parents were starting to get worried. What the fuck was this talk of invasion? Everything was peaceful now and just. What was going on? Until she heard from one of her friends tell of the Dark Legion.

“The Dark Legion? Didn’t we take care of those guys like, moon ago?” The princes crossed her arms and looked at the other. The young lavender echidna shook her head. “From what I’ve heard from my mentor, they’ve always been around. It seems like we’ve been slacking on our defenses as of late. They’re moving in from the south pretty fast. Sounds like a war is gonna break out,” Misty said. Misty was one of Xultan’s friends. She was mentoring under her mother, who was the King’s advisor. “Pfft! Please. We’re gonna take down those guys easy peasy! And this time, it’s gonna be my first ever fight!” The young guard enteres the room. He’s a jet black echinda in head-to-toe Echidna armor, with white eyes that shone like the moon. “Iiiiiii don’t think so, princess. These guys... They’re something else.” “Not really, just any other loser bad guys who’s gonna get taken down!” “Welll.... it’s not the exact reason they’re doing this.” “Whaddya mean?” “To be frank, the lowerland people are treated like shit by the noble fuckwads around here. Half of them are starving, still. I know the King and Queen are trying their best to repair stuff, but... you can’t qualm an injustice rage.” “Oh, c’mon! Mama and papa are doin’ the best they can! They’re bringin’ more food to them, more jobs and access  to them! We’re tryin’ here! We’re the city of progress after all!” Misty and Pyrope glanced at each other and did a “oof”. Pyrope shook his head. “Ya still have a lot to learn about yer people, Xultan.” The two walked away while Xultan shook her head. Whatever. She doubt that war was gonna happen, either way.

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That was the last name Xultan’s ego ever founded her. She paced up and down her bedroom, as she waited for the news. Her father and mother have decided to join the fray. Buildings had been destroyed, people were dying left and right, it was just a mess. She ordered for more soldiers to guard her and her people. But oddly enough, the Dark Legion was giving the lowland people food, water, shelter and medical care. She did the same with upperland Tribe. The war raged on for months on end until it finally came to a close. The officials sat in their chairs and looked rather somber. One of them spook up. “What of the princess? How shall we tell her?” the room got quiet. No one said anything. No rustling of papers, no items clanking of their writing. Nothing. Until the oldest member of the group spoke up. His tone was silent, but stern. “Tell the young Pyrope of their Majesties passing. We cannot falter. The kingdom will mourn them greatly. The Princess can mourn along with them. We must now make preparations for Princess Xultan’s crowning.” After hearing what he was told to do, Pyrope’s stomach dropped. He slowly entered into the Princess’ room, before knocking, of course. She turned his attention asking what he needed. “Xultan...” “...Yes?” “The king and queen are no longer with us. They’ve joined into the after life.” Xultan, after that, wasn’t the same. She sulked around her room. Crying for God knows how long. Her fire had seemingly been dampened. Oh Gods. Oh Gods. It hit her like a ton of bricks. She was going to be the next queen. Her parents are fucking dead. Everything is in shambles. How... how...?  She was only a 15-year-old orphan now.  How the fuck was she suppose to do this? She had some practice here and there, but nothing of THIS scale. She breathed in and out. She stood up and looked in the mirror. She remembered the words her father had told her. “Xultan, there will be times, when you’re queen, when everything around is going to flames, in the end, you’ll make it through. You’re a smart, clever, and talented young lady. You cannot be a child forever. You have to do what’s good for our people. Even if it hurts, even if the pain is unbearable, you must keep your head high. For their sake.” She breathed again and had a serious tone. It still burnt and hurt inside. But she can’t falter now. Her people needs a leader. Someone to be a guiding light in this time, and by the Gods, she’ll do that.

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After the ritual ceremony of her becoming the Queen, will all of the headdresses, animal fur, the most expensive clothes, jade jewelry, and make up on her. She got work to right away. She created more jobs to be taken up, she wanted construction on the buildings, she gave out money to those who needed it, she even sent people to help the lowerland and reported what they needed. They were given money to help, food, shelter, and anything else. After going through a ton of meetings, weeks, months, and trying to get to some normalcy, everyone saw how serious and stern the new Queen was now. She was... taking this seriously. It’s like that fiery and happy-go-lucky teenager was just no longer there, anymore.

It was like she was a different person. The night had finally concluded with the final meeting. Her posture was perfect, her make up on par, and headdress held up high. She quietly makes her way down the city. She looks around her. Everything was being rebuilt slowly and more people were helping each other out. She decided to help some of her people by getting them whatever they needed, and just like, she left. She headed towards the Master Emerald. The guards asked what the Queen was doing, she merely said she just wanted to sit by it and gaze at the stars, seeing nothing wrong with it, She takes a deep breath and leans back against the Emerald. (also note just wanna say that maya afterlife believing in enter the caves as the underworld and I believe that royalty was in the stars when they died as well.)

She felt exhausted. She’s been working non-stop for months now. You can’t rebuild an entire city in Gods know how long. It appeared the guards had fallen asleep. It’s okay, she’ll let them rest for awhile. She’ll only wake them up if need be. She forced her tears to stay in. She needed to be strong now. Even if she was still a kid, she had to act like an adult now. For her people. They need her, and will still need her for the days to come.  That didn’t make it any less easier. Fuck. She was crying. Goddamn it. She didn’t need this right now. She needed to be strong! Until she heard a feminine voice- oh my fucking gods it’s Tikal’s spirit she’s gonna shit herself. Tikal told the other to simmer down. She basically told the other she could sense with why she was so upset and about everything had happened. Tikal patted her back gently.

Tikal had told the other that was a lot to take in, and how sorry she went through all of that. But then she told her, she wasn’t alone in this. She had the Councilors, her advisor, and a certain guard that took interest in her. And not to mention, her of course. She sighed. But was weirded out at the last thing. She had? Tikal herself to help her? What?? Father never spoke of that to her. TIkal explained that she dedicated herself to help all of the future rulers of the Knuckles Tribe. So they can get some info from the past, so to speak.

Xultan scratched her head. That made sense to her. She had a lot of work ahead of her, but it was nice to hear those words from someone who understood when things went from zero to one hundred real quick. Xultan sighed and exited from the Master Emerald shrine. She headed back to her room, ready to go to sleep, as she took her headdress and make up off, Pyrope knocked on her door. The two spent some time together and bonded. Having nice chit chats, and Xultan finally let out some of her problems and how she was feeling to Pyrope.

They comforted each other and shared some jokes with them. As time went on, Queen Xultan brought a golden age again with her people. She brought in more trades, more allies, helped the poor, make the farmers and all the others on the lowlands to be within equal standing as possible, and have their voices heard for once in a long time, and overall just bringing another golden age. Her dreadlocks got a lot longer, and is in stylized into this braid-bun look with the decorative pieces like in the Maya and the Three image. I’d say for her adult Queen look...

She wears a more flowy, bottom dress with no sleeves, still has a collar, and has a lot more jewels, make up and face pain upon her. Her fur still remained a dark red, with emerald eyes. During her teen years, she had dated Pyrope. And now, they were engaged to each other as adults. Bottom line is, she tried her best man. She had to make calls where others weren’t happy with her, but, she had to for her people. She’s been a Queen since she was 15 and has a lot on her plate.

Queen Xultan matured greatly and quickly. She’s still very fiery but toned down, calm, patient, stern, polite, and has a bit of a snark to her. She takes her job as Queen very seriously and will listen to anyone who thinks on what she could improve on. She’s also very compassionate and strong willed. But she tends to bottle up her emotions and can still be stubborn and close minded at times. 

Pyrope is her Prince-Consort and Captain of the Guard now. He’s a quick witted, sarcastic, charming, funny, and an overall good guy. He adores his wife to the tenth degree and has his own hobbies. He loves star gazing, talking about the latest book series, and just an overall goof ass. He gives his wife insight on the more poverty not-doing-so-good side as his family came from the more down rodden Knuckles Tribe. She even went to see the lands for herself and was digusted at such injustices. While her time as Queen, she got a big sense of morality and justice. Not to mention, big religious ceremonies and rituals to. To their patron god Chaos, to the other gods, festivals, ceremonies, and to even their ancestors.

And even then, the looming threat of the Dark Legion still hung in the air. There were times where they even talked to them, and yes, even worked with them just to achieve the same goal as the other, for they wanted. However, they kept off at bay, but Itza had a plan up his sleeve. He had something in the works, and always he had people everyone. He had eyes and ears everywhere. In the castle, in the towns, and even in the lowlands. He kept a watchful ear and eye over the new kingdom. During this time, the queen and prince-consort had a daughter. She was Princess Ceibal. She had her mother’s dark red fur, and her father’s white eyes. (also note, pyrope and xultun had ceibal in their 30′s-40′s.)

She was someone who was more on the calm and collected side. She was very graceful, but boy she could throw down if she wanted too. She did enjoy the arts, but she also loved hunting with her mother and father. Itza saw this and took note of it. To him, Queen Xultan was just going along to play nice with everyone and still viewed all of them had scum. For now, he’ll let them have their peace. For now.

Just ‘till they wait. Just ‘till they wait.

More years of peace had passed by until... when Ceibal was out with her husband, Caracol. They were ambushed by the Dark Legion’s forces and were held hostage. The simply way to get them back is for Queen Xultan to step down and for all of the nobles to step down and let the Dark Legion take over, which, she isn’t having any of that and another war broke out from then. It took an entire year to get them defeated and push them back, but, the damage was still done and left Xultan in a tight spot. It really did feel like she was 15 again. No matter what her age was, and now her daughter was an adult all of her own.

She never really felt like an adult sometimes. She still felt like she was a 15-year-old princess who just lost her parents. Even to this day, she still went to Tikal for advice, and got close to her and became good friends with her. Xultuna had always bottled up her emotions and she’s seen her friends come, go, and die. Repeat. It was quite unending, really. She still wondered how much time she would have on this Earth. When she gets to finally see her parents again. It’s a dark thought, but she’s been a Queen for so long. She’s been a queen since she was 15.

And she was exhausted. Too much to still think and do. They were doing a new science exhibit tomorrow, she had the rituals to appease the Gods, and so many discussions and problems to solve. She’s now going to be a grandmother soon, and just reflecting. She did good. She did good by her mother and father. And she has a wonderful family and good friends. That’s all that mattered to her.

The current ruler of the Knuckles Tribe only gave their crown to the next heir if they died or will no longer capable of such a role. She wondered when that will be next for her. She scratched her head. She should get to bed soon. She really should.

On February 2nd, her grandson was born. Given the nickname Knuckles for his feisty attitude. This was Prince Palenque.

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How to pronounce their names! 

Bonampuk - Bona puck Xultan - Shull toon Calakmul - Call lack mule Uxmal - Oosh Mall Itza - Eats-uh Ceibal - P much pronounced how it’s spelled Caracol - Car call Palenque - P much pronounced pronounced how it’s spelled

We’ll be going over Knuckles’ parents more in part 2! ______________________________________________________

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